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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,906.36, 282,790.94 and 124,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,906.36, 282,790.94 and 124,327.56 is: 171,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,906.36 : 282,790.94 = 124,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,906.36/282,790.94 = 124,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,906.36x = 282,790.94 × 124,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,906.36x = 35,158,706,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,706,938.67/204,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,584.26

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